I realize that over the last couple of months I have largely neglected non-standard scoring leagues. I have covered 5×5 and points leagues, but not 10×10 leagues. So that is what we will cover for the next week. The players who have hidden value in 10×10 leagues because of doubles, triples, holds, etc. The things that don’t stand out in a standard league.
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The standard 10×10 categories are hits, runs, average, doubles, triples, home runs, RBI, walks, steals, and OPS. For pitchers it is wins, losses, ERA, WHIP, saves, holds, strikeouts, quality starts, K/9 and complete games.
We will go position by position and find the hidden gems in 10×10 leagues.
The catchers are here. The first basemen are here. The second basemen are here. The shortstops are here. The third basemen are here.
This piece will focus on the outfielders.
Jun 21, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Texas Rangers right fielder Alex Rios (51) doubles during the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Alex Rios, Rangers: Has Rios produced at the level that he was drafted at? In standard leagues, no. In 10×10 however, you can make an argument that he has. His eight triples are second in the majors, and best among outfielders. His 93 hits are in the top ten. The .301 average is useful everywhere. If he could walk more, he would move into the top 20 of outfielders in this format.
Andrew McCutchen, Pirates: Aside from his stellar standard league numbers, McCutchen has 24 doubles, which is second among outfielders. His 54 walks are second at the position. The .943 OPS is fifth among outfielders with 150 or more at bats. Only five outfielders have more hits. This type of production is hard to get in any league, let alone one with so many categories.
Carlos Gomez, Brewers: Gomez has stuffed the stat sheet in nearly every category. Here are his ranks among outfielders: 95 hits(9th), 52 runs(7th), 20 doubles (10th), 3 triples(21st), 13 homers (14th), 44 RBI(16th), 14 steals(12th), .307 average(17th), .893 OPS(14th). The only category that he is out of the top 20 in is walks. He is the poor man’s McCutchen.
Jun 29, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Los Angeles Angels base runner Mike Trout (27) takes off on a hit and run against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports
Denard Span, Nationals: Span does not provide much power, but he is leading all outfielders with 25 doubles. He also has five triples. His walk numbers are not among the best, and he won’t drive in many runs, but he can help in doubles, triples, and steals.
Mike Trout, Angels: Can he get more valuable? Actually, yes. He is in the top five in doubles, walks, batting average, and RBI. His OPS? It’s off the charts at 1.014. That not only leads all outfielders, he trails only Troy Tulowitzki and Devin Mesoraco.
Alex Gordon, Royals: His power numbers are starting to creep up there, which helps his overall value. He is in the top five in doubles and top ten in walks among outfielders. He doesn’t give you much for triples, and his average and OPS are well, average. Still, for what he can be had for, he has the potential to be a solid bargain.
Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins: It will be an absolute travesty if Stanton does not make the All Star game. He is in the top five in doubles, walks, homers, RBI, and OPS among outfielders. The only thing he won’t provide you is triples. He even has eight steals!
Michael Brantley, Indians: Brantley is having a breakout season. He is in the top ten among outfielders in doubles, runs, and average, and is in the top 25 in homers, RBI, OPS, walks, and steals. Try to find an owner that doesn’t believe and pry him away. Even if he goes cold somewhere along the line, he should still provide walks, steals, and doubles.
Come back tomorrow later in the weekend for starting pitchers and the relievers!